How to Make a Video Recording on MacBook Air

Recording video on your MacBook Air is easier than ever with the help of Setapp's effortless screen recording feature. To begin, hit Record and adjust settings in Options as needed. Alternatively, you can use the built-in Mac feature - Command + Shift + 5 - to access the Screenshot Toolbar.

Screen Recording Using the Screenshot Toolbar

The Screenshot Toolbar is a convenient tool that allows you to record your screen with ease. To start recording, simply press Command + Shift + 5 and select Start Recording. You can also use this feature to record audio by enabling it in Options.

Recording Calls on Skype and FaceTime

If you want to record calls on Skype or FaceTime, you'll need to inform all participants that they will be recorded and receive their explicit consent. To start recording a call on Skype, click the three dots at the bottom right of your call and select Start Recording. The file format of the video will be MOV, and it will automatically open in QuickTime.

Using QuickTime for Screen Recording

Alternatively, you can use QuickTime to record your screen or audio. To do this, start a FaceTime call on your Mac (or drop it off from your iPhone to your Mac via Handoff), inform all participants that they are being recorded, and then open QuickTime. Go to File > New Screen Recording and choose to record the entire screen or its portion, as well as enable audio recording in Options.

Tips for Recording Your FaceTime Calls

If you want to record your FaceTime calls, you can use QuickTime as outlined above. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + 5 to access the Screenshot Toolbar and start recording.

Recording screen and audio on your Mac is easier than ever with the help of Setapp's effortless screen recording feature or the built-in Mac features like the Screenshot Toolbar and QuickTime. Whether you're looking to record calls on Skype or FaceTime, or simply want to capture a video tutorial, these tools make it easy to get started.

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